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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Farmers, Convention.

The State Farmers Convention wound up
its proceedings on Friday last.
MIR. Ezra Whitman, editor ofthe MARYLAND
Farmer, read paper on the advantages of the
township system, and resolution calling
on the Legislature to examine the subject
1t was referred to a committee.
A resolution was unanimously adopted for
committee of one from each county to con-
slider The various road system of the State,
and to suggest such Improvements as they
may think proper, in order that uniform
and perfect system may be devised.
A resolution was offered by w. NJ. Edelin,,
OF Hartford, pettioning the Legislature to
pass law requiring manufacturers of com
merciai fertilizers to put upon the bags con-
tanning their goods, in addition TO the analy-
sis OF its contents the source wherefrom the
said analysis is taken 1t was adopted.
report from the committee on the tenant
system was read, which recommended that
the rent per acre be made reasonable, so that
the tenant may find he has chance to make
something as well as the owner; that the
terms OF the agreement be made plain and
explicit, and that land shall be leased for not
less than five years, or until there can be a
rotation of crops.
The committee on taxation submitted two
reports. The majority report Sc, forth that
the present system of taxation is unfair
and injurious to the interests of the farmer
but did not indicate any specific remedy.
The minority report was made by Mr.. E.
M. Allen, of Hartford. He made an earnest
speech in favor of the principle that in order
to make taxation uniform and Just all pro-
perty should be listed every year. He argued
that much personal property accumulates
between the periods of assessment and being
concealed escapes taxation, while nearly
everything the farmer owns is visible to the
tax collector and assessors and is assessed
MIR. Allen wished the members of the associa-
ton to pledge themselves not to vote for apy
man for the Legislature who did not favor
these views. The convention would not do
this, however, and the majority report was
adopted.
Hon. WIN. T. Hamilton was reelected
President and one Vice President from each
county was chosen, the one from Hartford
being Mr.. James Lee.
The convention was an able and intclli
gent body of men. They seemed to be ami
mated by common purpose, to benefit the
agricultural interests of our State. If the
farmers of the State would all cordially unite
in forwarding the aims of the association
they would WELD power which would com
pol the Legislature to consider their interests
and grant them equality in taxation and in
other matters which they do not now possess,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Deer Greek and Susquehanna Rail
road.

Mr.. Edward G. Price, solicitor for the new
Deer Creek and Susquehanna Railroad, thinks
that $50, 900 ofthe capital stock ofthe railroad
will be subscribed TO in few days. This
amount must be taken before the directors
can be elected. The company will then be able
TO elect President and board of directors, who
Will have full power to act for the company
These officers, however, can only act as those
interested give them the means. Unless
the friends Of the road subscribe literally
those in charge of the enterprise can not
provide for the building of the road On the
other hand, if all the people who would be
directly benefited by the building of this road
would subscribe to the extent of only one
half the actual cash value of the road to them
and their property, the cars would be run
ming in 1888.
The general interest felt in the road is at
tested by the number Of subscriptions. Mr..
Price reports that nearly every one upon
whom he has called has subscribed something.
This is good sign and the surest indication
OF the ultimate success of the enterprise. But
tnepeople mostly interested do not seem to
be fully awake to the extent of their interest
In this matter. The subscriptions are said to
be small. Men who could and ought to sub
scribe TO eight or ten shares of stock content
themselves with two, three or four. Even
men who acknowledge they would double or
even quadruple their subscriptions rather
than see the enterprise fail, refuse to do
30 now, under any conditions they could ask.
This is not the way to get railroad A
generous subscription at the start is worth
ten times as much as it would be later, as an
encouragement TO the cause and the influence
1t would exert upon others to subscribe
literally.
This Deer Creek and Susquehanna Rail-
road is home enterprise, designed to de-
velop the resources of one of the most enter
prising and attractive regions of the county
or State, and its projectors are among our
Oldest and most respected citizens. They are
practical, energetic farmers, men whose re-
cord In business Ia a guarantee that they
would not embark in any venturesome or
visionary scheme. They showed their faith
in the enterprise by subscribing literally TO
the stock, the first day the books were open
ed, and those who are directly or indirectly
interested should, in justice to them, respond
promptly to their call and subscribe at once
as much as they can Afford each taking into
consideration the advantage this railroad
would be to him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Charles w. Baker was granted permission 10
place railroad track across the public road
leading from Aberdeen to Churchyille. at a
point near the B. aud D. Railroad, for the pur-
pose of passing cars over said road to his can.
ming house; provided, he shall properly protect
and maintain the crossing and not allow cars
to stand on or near the crossing, or otherwise
obstruct the public travel.
The Clerk was instructed to issue certificate
to James G. BAvngton, for SIG, on account of
the new bridge near Lynch's canning house.
DR.. Thos. II. Roberts reported the bridge
near Davis Mill to be in dangerous condition.
Messrs. Walker and McDoon were appointed
a committee 10 examine the bridge ami report
to the board.
The report OF the examiners on The proposed
road from the Fountain Green and Hickory
road to the Bel Air and Hickory road was re-
ceived and fled The Commissioners will ex-
anime the route in person, next Tuesday
Mary Wilson, of the I'd district was placed
on the outpension list for 1887, with an allow
ance of SEQ.
The Clerk was instructed 10 notify Samuel
Hopkins, Collector OF The 9Th district, for 1880
and 1881, and &. {. CiUgin, administrator of b. f.
Croniu, Collector of the 81 aud 9th districts, to
close up their account, within thirty days.
The County Commissioners also adopted the
following resolutions with reference to the death
of Sheriff Carmau:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
Report Of the Fish Commissioners.

The Fish Commissioners in their annual re-
port are pleased to state the largely increas-
ed run of shad and herring during the spring
OF 1886. The commissioners do not attribute
this entirely TO the work of the Fish Com
mission, but say that it partly resulted from
the late season, which prevented fishermen
from setting their pound nets in the lower
Chesapeake.
The commissioners renew their suggestions
in last year report in regard to the res,ric-
ton and regulation of the fisheries, especially
with regard TO the closed season of two days
in each week. Their successful operations at
Havre deGrace were unprecedented Twenty.
five thousand salmon trout were distributed
in Western Maryland, aud carp in limited
quantities were sent to all who asked for
them.
The followingis the recapitulation of the
output of fish in the State by the fish COM
missioncrs Shad, IS, $500; herring, IS, :
02G,5OO white perch, $4,000; rock, 14,5OO;
lake white fish, 100000 lake trout, $4,000
total, 36901 800.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED. -
well attended meeting of persons interested
IN starting new building association was held
In the office of the Register of Wills, Bel Air,
on Monday night Mr.. Geo. l.. VanBbber was
called to the chair and Mr.. Geo. X. Calrnes ap.
pointed Secretary. 1t was resolved 10 call The
new association the spicer Building Associa.
ton of Hartford county, as u compliment to Mr..
John I. Spccr, who has for many years been
identified with building associations in Bel Air,
as Secretary. MIR. Jas. A. Fulton was elected
President; Mr.. F. K. Williams, Treasurer, and
Messrs. Thos H. Robinson, j. NJ. Street,, j. T.
c. Hopkins, A. Preston Gilbert and Frank IL.
Jacobs, directors.
The list of subscribers TO stock, which was
read, showed that 1SO0 shares had been taken.
The number of shares was thcreupon limited to
that amount.
The officers were directed to prepare a Con.
stitution and By Laws, to be submitted to the
stockholders at meeting to be held in the
same place, on Monday evening, January 31st,
1887, at "a o'clock.
The directors have appointed Mr.. John T.
spicer, Secretary, and Mr.. VIM. II. Harlan,
Counsel.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

MATRIMoNIAL.-Mr John w. Hood son of
MIR. j. W. Hood, formerly of Thomas Run.
Hartford county, and salesman for the firm of c.
N. oehm & Son, clothiers, was married on
Thursday evening, Jan. 18th, to Miss Ella
Schultz, daughter of MIR. A. Schultz, insurance
agent, of Baltimore, at St. Paups Reformed
Church, Lexington street, in the presence of a
large number of friends and relatives. The Rev.
NJ. l.. Firor OBLIGATED. The bride was dressed
in heliotrope cloth, and wore diamond breast.
pin and earrings, u present from the groom
Immediately after the ceremony the happy pair
went OH visit TO Washington and York,
starting off with the best wishes of a host of
friends.
The marriage of Miss Honoria Blake Bonn,
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. j. A. Bonn, was an
nounced to take place at spesuia Church,
Thursday afternoon, Jan. Goth.
On Wednesday afternoon, at . o'clock, Mr..
VIM. A. Wheeler, of the firm of Wheeler Il
Wilson, of the Rocks of Deer Greek, was married
TO Miss Mollie A. Wilson, daughter of MIR. VIM.
II. Wilson. The ceremony was performed in
Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church. by Rev. Jos.
ID. Smith. A large number of friends of the
bride and groom were present TO witness the
interesting ceremony. The ushcrs were Eddie
Wilson and Samuel j. Whitefod There were
gray travelling dress, with hat TO match. The
only ornament she wore was beautiful cOrsage
bouquet of natural flowers. After the ceremony
the bride and groom took the train at Cambria
station for Il trip to Washington
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Late sheriff Robert e. Carman.

At its regular communication, on Tuesday
night, Mount Ararat Lodge adopted the follow
ing resolutions of respect to their deceased
member, the late Sheriff Robert r. Carman:
Whereas 1t hath pleased the Supreme Being,
in the mysterious ways of His providence, 10
suddenly remove from our midst our lameuted
brother, Robert K. Carmau:
Re Olycd, That whilst WE bow in sOrrowful
submission 10 the irrevocabe decree of "Ilim
who doeth all things well, ;" and whilst we do
now, and shall always most deeply depore the
loss we have sustained, yet the recollection
of the manly sincere and upright character of
our deceased brother will ever linger with us
aud assuage as far as may be, our regrets for
his uRtimely demise. HIS earthly life was illu-
mined with many virtues and sterling good
qualities, and has left an unfaiing impress of
his genuine worth upon the minds OF all with
whom he was in any manner associated.
ReSOtred, That our sincere and most heart
felt sympathies are extended to the sorrowing
family OF our deceased brother, and we deeply
depIore their great bereavement.
ReSolced That copy of these resolutions be
transmitted to the family of our deceased broth
err, and also that they be entered upon the min
utes of the Lodge.
GEO. Y. MAYNADiER,
HERMAN STUMP,
Committee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
The Sun Almanac

The Baltimore Sun sends 10 each of its regu-
lar subscribers to the daily or to the weekly
edition, an Almanac, containing large
amount of carefully prepared and accurate
statistical and other information, which make
1t an exceedingly valuable book of reference for
every Marylander. The Sun has had SO many
compliments paid 1t that nothing can be said In
Its praise that has not been said before We
will say, however, that no paper in the country
is surperiorto it in the general scope, accuracy
and readableness of the news 1t serves in its
columns every day for the benefit of the people
Of the State. Long life to it and TO its venera.
BILE editor, Mr.. A. &. Abel.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

The lecture in the Town Hall on tho I3'h ny
Col Sanford, was very interesting heing pro.
nounced nv good judge the best lecture ever
delivered in Darlington. The attendance was
not large, on account of the unfavorabe evening
but 1t is hoped the Hall will be well filed thu
next time there is a lecture. that those who gni
up these lectures mag be encouraged TO get Other
lecturers here.
Mr.. J. X. Hopkins is digging an ice house.
Mr.. r. s. Edge has gone 10 Florida.
The hagged fox that was let loose from Judge
Prices barn. Tuesday morning. attracted a mum.
her OF ladies' and gentlemen to see the chase
The morning was rather cold Tor many to follow
The fox was not captured.
Miss Grace Holloway, of Baltimore, Is visiting
Mr.. Thos C. Hopkins.
Miss Annie Cook. Of Lancaster county, Pa, il
at Mr.. Harry ArcheI's
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

THE DEER CREEK AND SusQuEHANSA RAIL-
RoAD.-The prospect of the ultimate compile
ton of this much needed railroad is very en-.
conraging to those having the project at heart.
Rghts-of-way have been freely granted wherever
the canvasser, Mr.. f. &. Price, has made appli-
cation for them. On the Thomas Run end of
the route no difficulties in regard to a free pas
sage of the railroad will be met, and from
Cooksville to Churchvi!le the right of. way has
been practically secured. The subscriptions to
stock of the road now amount to 80. 900.
Apublic meeting of friends of the road will
be held in the Town Hall, Darlington, next
Friday, January 2sth, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ, OF
which time the project will be thoroughly dis
cussed. Every one interested in the proposed
railroad is invited to be present, and we hope
the meeting will be largely attended.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

0DITCAEY.-Mr. Andrew Lyon, senior mem-
Der OF the firm of \. & &. T. Lyon Il Co., of
navre dc Craze, died suddenly at his home in
Port Deposit, on Monday morning, in his S9th
year. Mr.. Lyon was a man Of great energy and
force OF character, and was highly esteemed as
a straightforward business man. llehad been
identified vita the interests of Poit Deposit for
very many years. Sixty years ago, when the
town was in its infancy, he conducted general
store, at Rock Run, IN the upper end of the
town, with John Vaunort. The firm in Havre
de Grace, of which he was member was or
gained in 1885, and was composed of Andrew
Lyon, George I. Lyon and Col. j. Thompson
Frieze, the present mayor. Mr.. Lyon had &C.
cumulated considerable means. lie owned two
valuable farms near Port Deposit, on one of
which Is a stone quarry. For the past twelve
years lie had been director in the Cecil Ma
tional Bank of Port Deposit. His health was
excellent until the last year and every day for
the last forty years found Lin at bis place of
business 10 llavre de Grace. He leaves three
sons and three daughters. One of his sous,
Gen Oliver T. Lyon, is a prominent and
wealthy citizen of Sherman, Texas. Onc of his
daughters is Mrs. Christopher Wilson, of Dal-
lingtou. The only political office Mr.. Lyon
ever held was Judge of the Orphans Court in
1884. In politics he was an ardent Republican.
The funeral of Mrs Wann, wife of j. II.
Wann, postmaster at Emmorton, took place
last Friday, the interment being at Mt. Carmel
VI. 2. Church, of which the deceased in her
lifetime was an active and efficient member.
Mr. lDfl cd ,,aII b.n
ers were John Porter, Samuel s. Bcvard, VIM.
T. Demoss, Emmor Morrison, Benjamin Saw.
yer and Henry {. Wilson. Mrs. Wann was
about 40 years of age and died OF consumption.
MIR. Samuel Higle, a well-known citizen OF
Baltimore county, died on Sunday at q enarm,
Maryland Central Railroad, of dropsy of the
heart aged "a years. He had been unwell for
some time, but lie ate breakfast on Sunday as
usual, and his death was sudden. His wife died
las; fall. lie leaves number Of grown chill
dren.
MIR. Isaac Massey died on Friday last, at the
residence of his nephew, Mr.. james Il. Massey,
Darlington. lie was in the Sch year of his age
The uterment was on Saturday, at the Friends
Meeting House, Broad Creek. The pail bearers
were Messrs. Oliver 7. Jordan, Vim. Jordan, j.
X. Hopkins, 4. s. holloway, Joshua II. Mat
thews and Joseph Pyle. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Geo. L. Scott Mr.. W.
II. H. Whteford was the undertaken.
Mr., Elijah T. Adams, wcli-known citizen,
died on Monday, at his residence, near Mill
Green, aged 20 years. He was buried on Thurs
| day, at Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church. Mr..
Adams was never married. lie was kind
hearted man and good neGhbor and was
much respected.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

RESUMED BUsINEss.-Mr Isaac Amos has
resumed the hardware business, ut his old
stand, corner of Main street and Port Deposit
avenue, Bel Air, and in card in this weeks
EgiS invites his former customers and the pub
lie generally TO give him call Mr.. Amos is
thoroughly conversant with the business and
with the wants of the community in the hard
ware line
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

WORK BEGUN.-The work of hauling stone
for the new Bethel Presbyterian Church was
begun on Monday by the congregation. A plan,
prepared by Mr.. Davis, of Baltimore, has been
adopted and as soon as spring opens the work
of building will be commenced. The church
will be 80 by 50 feet in size, with an annex 81
feet square. The latter will be used for the
Sunday School and can be thrown into the
main structure when desired
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

A GROWING TowN.-Bel Air, it is believed
will have another building boom, this year
Several important business enterprises are
spoken of, among which is a foundry, TO be
started by Baltimore capital. A sash factory is
also suggested and a number of dwelling houses
will certainly be built. 1t looks as If our ex-
cellent and industrious carpenters, stone masons
and painters will have their hands full of work
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub
4 scrber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters Tesla
mentary on the estate of
CHLOE KEAN.
late of Hartford Co., deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby noti-
fed to exhibit the same with the legal vouchers
thereof,
On or before he IN day Of July, 1887
or they may otherwise by law he excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th dag of
January. 1887. HENRY ADY
S>lanT Executor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

The first conviction under the new pro-
hibition law in Cecil county occurred last
Monday in Port Deposit. Michael Kantler
having been arrested for violating the law,
was taken before Justice Abrahams, and
upon acknowledging that he had sold liquor
to both of the States witnesses, one of whom
was minor the justice imposed fine of
5000 and sentenced the accused to the House
Of Correction for one year.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

Headache whether arising from nervousness
or INDIGESTION entirely units one for business -
DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills cure this disorder
speedily.
Give DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup to yOur baby when
sick, and do not use laudanum. Price y cents.
When they are sick horses like men need medi.
cine. Days Horse Powder Is the thing for them.
RCst and ChCnDp9t, DreXnl'S Roll Cnognn-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

Time was when Cotton was King, and
there were flush times all over the South
Cotton has been dethroned and iron bids fair
to take its place as a Southern staple. Re-
Gently cargo of pig iron from Birmingham,
Ala, was shipped from Charleston TO New
York, and this is but the beginning Of a trade
in that commodity. With vast resources, a
genial climate and cheap living, wonderful
future is before the South.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

Mrs Belinda Meredith, widow of the late
Samuel Meredith, is very i'll. She is q years of
age
MIR. Richard Mcdonald. who was injured by
falling on the ice, is improving.
A nrotracted meeting is in progress at Norris
vile Church.
Mr.. John McCiung, who was thrown from his
buggy some time ago, and severely injured, is
slowly recovering.
The death Of sheriff Robert II. Carman has
been heard with great regret. E.S.M
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT X. CARMAN,
Late Sheriff of Hartford County, died Jauuar
l9th. 1857, aged IS years.

Late Sheriff of Hartford County, died JANUARY
Eth, 1887, aged 45 years.
Upon thy pictured ineaments looked;
Thy proud, bright eye, thy fun and firm set lips,
Where SO much power ami yet such softne.s lay.
Such majesty cnthroned upon the pale. calm
brow,
And marve!lcd death could quench so much of
life;
That one so many human hearts could sway,
Could gO down in the silent grave 20 dwell
But as geZed cen through the mist OF tears.
There shOne n clearer light, and now know
That death is but the tiarinV of the torch.
When angels bear it from its house of clay
Forth t. the outer air. where ii shall burn
Free and with undmmed radiance. evermorC.
And though the world is lone without thee,
And from day to day thy presence more we miss.
Yet still the time il swiftly drawing nigh.
When we must tread the dim and narrow path;
And blessed they who cropping in its gloom,
Though sightlcss, still can feel the clasping
hands
of them that went before, aud krow the way.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

ALL over Europe preparations are being
made for great war, in which Russia will
be one side, but which of the powers will be
on Ter side ard which on the other seems
very doubtful. The affair is like a game of
chess, in which tlepawns are human beings,
to be sacrificed at the will of royal drunkards
or imbeciles
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-01-21

PERoNAL.-Mr. A. j. Tucker, who formerly
managed Mr.. McCreery's farm, near High
Point, has removed to near Little Britain, Lam
caster county, Pa.
Mr.. J. WIN. Magness, son of the late Elijah
Magness, of Emmorton, is very low with con.
sumption, at Sweets Hotel, Bel Air. His
aunt, Mrs. Lee A. Magness, and his sister, Miss
Fannie Magness, were with him Wednesday
night
Mr.. VIM. H. Sweet, proprietor of the Eagle
Hotel, Bel Air, has been very sick with pneu-
monia, but is improving
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FROM BUSH RIVER NECK.

The death of Sheriff Carman was shock to tho
people Of Bush River Neck, where he was well.
known and had many friends.
Mr.. Winfield Harris is still ahead in the haw L
business. having shot A.. Upwards of 100 hawks
have been killed in the Neck this winter.
What has become of the fox hunters? We
haven't seen or heard OF any in the Neck thi:
winter. ,1INSASK